I can't believe they put that bloody scene in the trailer - it was so horrible and cringeworthy and offputting and unfunny. Seriously, what were they thinking?
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I can't believe they put that bloody scene in the trailer - it was so horrible and cringeworthy and offputting and unfunny. Seriously, what were they thinking?
Nerdkiller
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Welcome to the club, my friend.
It's embarrassing how Flash Thompson, a character who only appears for 5 minutes in the whole movie, has better character development than the main character.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXji5gDRR74
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOfy7DLxx1c
What a terrible Parker. And look at what Sony wants for the other movies.
URRRRRGH! Where's Sam Raimi when you need him? He actually knew how to make a good Spidey movie.
Sam Raimi is where he should be, getting fucking Evil Dead 4/Army of Darkness 2 up and running.
But yeah, I feel bad everytime I wonder what would happen if Marvel had the film rights to both Spidey and X-Men. Sigh.
edit: just found out via google that AOD2 isn't happening. goddamnit, raimi you had one job
But yeah, I feel bad everytime I wonder what would happen if Marvel had the film rights to both Spidey and X-Men. Sigh.
edit: just found out via google that AOD2 isn't happening. goddamnit, raimi you had one job
NinjaBoiX
Member
So my SS gift was in my possession for less than two hours before I had to open it. Certain members have already set a precedent for childish impatience, so that alleviated my guilt somewhat.
Nice work SS, absolutely perfect! Definitely raised a good chuckle and a shit-eating grin. It's the sort of thing that anyone who knows me might've bought, so I have no idea. There is one clue, but it's tenuous at best.
(Supermarkets sell them, it's not like a speciality thing. Try them man, they'll change your life!)
Garfield and Stone are far more attractive and watchable than those two dullards from Raimi's movies, the action scenes were more exciting and it was just a more interesting take on the story for my money.
Not that I'm an expert, I've never read any Spidey comics, but it certainly appealed to me more as a piece of cinema. The CGI in the second movie looks whack though, don't know what's going on there! It looks like an FMV from a PS1 game.
Nice work SS, absolutely perfect! Definitely raised a good chuckle and a shit-eating grin. It's the sort of thing that anyone who knows me might've bought, so I have no idea. There is one clue, but it's tenuous at best.
Available at all good retailers.
(Supermarkets sell them, it's not like a speciality thing. Try them man, they'll change your life!)
I enjoyed it, more than Raimi's trilogy to be honest. It didn't have as good a handle on the humour, and it was missing the wonderful J.K Simmons, but in most other aspects it was an improvement IMO.
Garfield and Stone are far more attractive and watchable than those two dullards from Raimi's movies, the action scenes were more exciting and it was just a more interesting take on the story for my money.
Not that I'm an expert, I've never read any Spidey comics, but it certainly appealed to me more as a piece of cinema. The CGI in the second movie looks whack though, don't know what's going on there! It looks like an FMV from a PS1 game.
Nerdkiller
Membeur
Well...I think I know where he should go back to.
Garfield played an unlike dick of a character who doesn't learn a damn thing about responsibility in the way that Tobey's did. He's already a bit of a smug, cocky type, which means that there's no difference between the Peter and Spidey and people are somehow praising as being "more faithful". And the action does not hold a candle to any of Raimi's movies. Yes, even Spiderman 3.
For example...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z00fTwhmYX0
And regarding the sequel, even my mate who actually liked ASM the best thinks that this might very well be the worst one yet.
Also, I always love going back to Movie Bob's review and initial follow up to the movie.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/escape-to-the-movies/5995-The-Amazing-Spider-Man
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/escape-to-the-movies/6003-Untangling-Spider-Man
And Film Crit Hulk's problems associated with ASM.
http://badassdigest.com/2012/07/06/film-crit-hulk-smash-the-amazing-spider-man-has-99-problems-but-an-uncle-be/
You've apologised through like 3 seperate mediums already. It's cool, man. Always. (stop it)
Yeah, we really clicked. Effortlessly. Can't wait to see her again. Gotta figure out the second date now. I'm thinking something like a gig (as she's well into gigs and we like the same music).
Welcome fellow Radiohead fan. We need more of us.
dapperbandit
Banned
;_;
The action scenes were good but the choice of villain was poor in my opinion; but what can you do when the original films already picked the best villains? I guess the answer is wait for the sequels to re introduce old baddies like Green Goblin and Venom.
Stone is more of a catch than Dunst but the "I really like you but I can't tell you that I'm Spiderman" thing was lazily handled...
And it never seemed like her relationship with Peter put her at any risk. Sure her dad cops it, but otherwise it seemed pretty easy. Compare that to Green Goblin (or was it Dr Octopus?) forcing Spiderman to choose between saving a bus full of kids and saving her.
I'm not a big fan of Tobey Maguire in those films but his transformation into Spiderman and his reaction to the death of his Uncle seemed more genuine. I guess that actually has less to do with Maguire and more with the narrative.
I think that sums it up really. Garfield's Spiderman movie looked better, had better action and more physically attractive leads but tripped over itself in a bunch of places where the original flowed quite smoothly.
CHEEZMO
Obsidian fan
Good choice.
You can add me to the Radiohead list. Although it took me a couple of years to recover from a really bad Hail to the Thief-era stadium gig.
What was bad about the gig?
I saw them at Reading a couple of years back & that was fantastic. One of the best headline sets I've seen (along with Sigur Rós at Latitude and Bruce Springsteen at Glastonbury)
Partly it was the man I was with, partly it was the seats we were in and part of it was that I'm just not a fan of Hail to the Thief. It was just a stinky experience all round. Never been to a good stadium gig.
I bet that was amazing, though.
QuicheFontaine
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I've seen them a few times, but the first was in Dublin '03 on the Hail To The Thief tour. I'm not a particularly big fan of HTTT either, but the great thing with Radiohead is that they've got a back catalogue that is just a treasure trove of awesomeness. So even though they did quite a few HTTT songs, the whole set was like 24-25 songs long, with two encores! Deffo value for money.
On the subject of stadium gigs, meh they are what they are. I usually prefer smaller venues if I can get them though.
CHEEZMO
Obsidian fan
Sometimes I really like Radiohead, then I stop listening to them for a bit, a few weeks/months later I start listening before stopping after a few months of listening to them. I'm currently in the "just started listening to them again" phase.
Anyway, I finished my final shift at Blockbuster. And also introduced the "somewhat sarcastic prick" version of me. Doesn't help that I had annoying customers right away and was still tired (although the second part is my fault as I only got 2 and a half hours sleep). Still, I got myself the rest of the year off and go do something for New Year's, because I deserve it.
Anyway, I finished my final shift at Blockbuster. And also introduced the "somewhat sarcastic prick" version of me. Doesn't help that I had annoying customers right away and was still tired (although the second part is my fault as I only got 2 and a half hours sleep). Still, I got myself the rest of the year off and go do something for New Year's, because I deserve it.
I think my problem might be that it's not a treasure trove for me...I'm in from OK Computer to Amnesiac and then back in at In Rainbows. I'm the one person whom The Bends leaves cold.
Me: "More Hunting Bears!" Crowd": "Yay! Fake Plastic Trees"
I'm still recovering from everything they've released since the Bends. Unfortunately I think it's terminal.
I'm wagging my finger at you in disapproval.
Deaf Spacker
Memb
So it looks like I'm getting a Playstation 4 tomorrow.
Also, my Secret Santa hasn't turned up yet. I'm starting to worry.
Also, my Secret Santa hasn't turned up yet. I'm starting to worry.
TetraxShards
Member
It'll never happen, if it was going to we would've had Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash a few years back. The various Army of Darkness comics are quite good though, really enjoying Army of Darkness vs. Hack/Slash at the moment. Ash is in Poker Night 2 as well, he's quite funny in that.
Never really liked any of the Spider-Man movies, which is strange because he's probably my favourite of the A-list superheroes. He's very tough to get right IMO.
Hope you enjoy it. Had mine for about 2 weeks now. First home console I've had since the GameCube and I'm loving it. Feel free to add me to your network of virtual friends, should you be so inclined.
Musha_Soturi
Member
To be fair, Season 2 of Arrow has been so good any show is going to look shit in comparison
Arrow started to improve massively half way into season 1 but yeah season 2 has been insane. The pace of the show is incredible trimmed out filler and made each episode mean something. Plus the massive comic book name drops and villains that have appeared is god tier.
Fuck laurel though some awful writing for her seems the writers make her a worse person every new episode for shits n giggles
Awesome, add me as a friend on PSN when you get it (I am danj2k)
Musha_Soturi
Member
I have no idea how they're going to turn it around and make her likeable enough to come back to the forefront as Ollie's main love interest and Black Canary. But eating a few cheeseburgers would be a good start.
Have her OD on pills then taken by league of shadows thrown in Lazarus pit and brainwashed then force to eat food. Basically reboot the character or in my world kill Laurel and keep current Black canary or go insane have felicity as BC
Jackben
bitch I'm taking calls.
Yeah I have a feeling there will be a lot of people who don't bother to send anything out. Sent my gift weeks ago but haven't received anything in return. And now Coldman is banned, so I guess whoever got him won't be receiving feedback, may not get a gift either. Just a shame since some people actually did spend money and put effort into sending a gift.
I suppose that's the risk you take dealing with strangers on the Internet though.
EDIT:
The one thing that could save Xmas, would be if the ghost of KentPaul rose again and began posting once more, thus restoring holiday cheer to boys and girls of all ages.
JonathanEx
Member
My last shift at the university today. Taught some of them for half their time at uni! Plus, Charlotte's birthday. So, time to get pissed.
Musha_Soturi
Member
Felicity as BC would never work. As Oracle though......
But yeah, they need to do something drastic to make people accept Laurel.
Bah humbug Grinchben!
I don't think anyone in the SS would just not bother to send a gift. And just because Coldman asked to be banned on here doesn't mean we're not in touch with him through other means, or that he wouldn't bother sending his gift.
I really don't understand why you keep coming in here if you think that little of us?
Jackben
bitch I'm taking calls.
Please miss don't report me, I meant no offense to the clique. I was just sharing my thoughts with DS who was also expressing concern about the current state of affairs.
Congrats again man, feels good to celebrate ending one cycle and moving to another. I'm still stuck in limbo since the final grades for this semester aren't due to be posted until Wednesday.
Deaf Spacker
Memb
Thanks, I had one pre-ordered when they were announced but I was a twat and I cancelled it. My PSN is Deaf_Spacker.
Thanks mang, will do.
I don't think that it's a case of people not bothering, it's more of a case of people being very relaxed about it.
I miss Kent Paul, our Steam chats were incredibly random.
I tried Tesco, they no have them there. D: I'm in Southampton tomorrow though so I'll have a sniff around there. You've got me intrigued!
CHEEZMO
Obsidian fan
Jackben
bitch I'm taking calls.
I'm sorry to hear that. Is there anything we can do?
At this precise moment, no, but feel free to bring me a full english breakfast to my bedside in about eight hours, ta.
Should be pretty instant, unless their over zealous fraud bot has flagged you. I'd had orders cancelled a few times for no good reason.
I was going to bail earlier this season, but the last two episodes have been really good. I did find myself shouting encouragement to Ollie to push Laurel into the fire at his parents place though, she's not a great actress IMO and her character has become even more dislikeable of late.
As to Secret Santa things, there is always someone that develops an irrational fear of the post office, hopefully things will balance out in the end though.
I'm feeling rough as fuck, so I'm going to try and sleep all day.
Musha_Soturi
Member
Having a Game of Thrones party tonight. Should be looking forward to it but people are bailing left right and centre, which is causing the very very rare occurance of me feeling shitty about my self worth. No I don't want you all to chime in with how awesome I am, most of the time I am aware of this. It's just when people can't be bothered to come to your birthday party you wonder how much you matter to people, it's a little depressing.
Well who'd've thought it, I guess I'm human just like you lot after all.
There are a few carnival rides and the occasional band playing. Its mostly the ice rink though.
That's awful. It's happened to me before and it happens to me every birthday (in gamer speak I get a <50% attach rate). All I can say is that it definitely won't be you. Most people are just really, really flaky. I can say this with some certainty as I am one of those who always flakes out.
Just forget about them and have a good time - it's about enjoying yourself and your night. If people come, great. If they don't, sigh, feel disappointed in them (not in you) and move on.
QuicheFontaine
Member
Huh. Yeah, that's kinda strange. I know plenty of people who don't like Radiohead, but not too many Radiohead fans who don't like The Bends.
It's the gun club Christmas meal tonight, looking forward to that. Otherwise, pretty much just playing Fallout 2 in my pajamas (and maybe wrapping presents if I exhaust literally every other activity - hate wrapping).
NinjaBoiX
Member
Not much, gym, shopping, then hang out with the lads and get wrecked. There is a Human Beatbox Championship happening at Independent tonight, so I might see if people want to go to that.
It's right near Christmas, people will probably be skint/super busy. I doubt anyone is bailing because you suck!
Chin up Musha, I'm sure it'll be a giggle. That is until someone breaks their neck in a incident involving a mountain bike and a mop.
Well, once I got through to someone on the GAME webchat it was quite a refreshing experience (though I wasn't best pleased with what he had to say):
So yeah, kudos points for honesty and straight talking. But it sucks that their web team don't work weekends.
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So yeah, kudos points for honesty and straight talking. But it sucks that their web team don't work weekends.
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